Nigeria's solid minerals sector has achieved significant revenue growth and begun developing domestic processing capacity, yet faces critical challenges in converting ambitious policy frameworks into operational infrastructure. With the 2016 Mining Roadmap concluded and new fiscal reforms in place, the sector must now demonstrate whether it can bridge the gap between policy ambition and industrial execution while addressing persistent issues like illegal mining and regulatory implementation.

Nigeria and Ghana are entering a more disciplined execution phase in their energy and natural resources sectors, marked by firmer regulation, active project delivery, and clearer investment signals. Upstream activity is intensifying with over 300 firms competing for oil blocks, while gas pricing adjustments and power sector reforms point to coordinated efforts to stabilise markets and expand supply across both nations.

Deep Sea Mining "DSM" refers to the extraction of valuable mineral resources from the seabed in areas beyond the reach of traditional mining operations.

Nigeria remains at the forefront of Africa's M&A landscape, sustaining strong deal activity and reinforcing its role as one of the region's most active markets.

Following the close of 2024, when we reported bold steps towards sanitising and revitalising Nigeria's mining sector, 2025 opened with even more determined activity.

At the centre of this ambitious development is Hasetins Commodities Limited, a Nigerian firm with specialised expertise in rare earth elements and platinum group metals.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic has dealt a severe blow to most economies in the world due to the lockdown and other containment measures adopted to mitigate the spread of the virus.

The year 2025 marks a historic inflexion point for Nigeria's mining and solid minerals sector.

Nigeria's solid minerals sector has reached a pivotal moment with the inauguration of West Africa's largest lithium processing plant and the discovery of major mineral deposits in Kaduna State, alongside billions in committed investments. Minister Dele Alake's seven-point reform agenda is driving regulatory tightening, revenue growth, and a shift from raw exports to local processing, yet the question remains whether these developments represent genuine transformation or another fleeting opportunity constrai

The Nigerian Mining Industry is positioning itself as a key driver of economic diversification through strategic reforms and partnerships. The Federal Government's Seven-Point Agenda...

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The challenges associated with obtaining debt finance for a Mining Company in Nigeria is enormous. This is reasonably so because the challenges of the sector have over the years developed the

The Nigerian mining sector showed considerable resilience and potential for growth in 2024, despite ongoing challenges. The National Bureau of Statistics recently reported that Nigeria's GDP grew by 3.19%.

In Part 1 of our article, we explored the opportunities and challenges associated with Deep Sea Mining (DSM), with a focus on the role of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)...

To ensure that host communities derive both economic and social benefits from mining activities conducted within their territories, the Federal Government ("FG")...

Lithium mining is a growing industry in Nigeria, and the government has recently issued permits to allow companies to begin mining operations.

The challenges of operating in the Mining sector in Nigeria range from insecurity, poor data gathering, infrastructural deficiency etc. In addition to these challenges...

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) is set to revoke over 1,000 inactive mining licences. This move is part of its ongoing economic and technical reforms aimed at revitalising Nigeria's mining sector and driving industrial growth.

Nigeria's mining sector is experiencing renewed attention, yet liquidity constraints remain a significant challenge for mineral title holders seeking to develop mining assets.

In a strategic development poised to reshape Nigeria's industrial landscape, China is set to deepen its collaboration with Nigeria through the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) factories.